7210.20.00.00 - Plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 6% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7210.20.00.00, specifically covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that have been plated or coated with lead. This includes terne-plate, which is a tin-lead alloy coating. These products are characterized by the application of a lead-based coating to protect the base steel from corrosion or for other functional purposes.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note that 7210.20.00.00 is specifically for lead coatings. Other sibling categories under 7210 cover products coated with tin (7210.11.00 and 7210.12.00), zinc (7210.30.00 and 7210.41.00-7210.49.00), chromium oxides (7210.50.00), or aluminum (7210.61.00 and 7210.69.00). Therefore, the key differentiating factor for classification under 7210.20.00.00 is the presence of a lead or tin-lead alloy coating.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is definitive once the product meets the criteria of being a flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel product of the specified width, coated with lead or terne-plate. Practical classification would involve verifying the composition of the coating through product specifications or laboratory analysis if necessary, ensuring it falls squarely within the definition of lead plating or terne-coating.